Author: Jenny Hayward

I am married to Glenn and we have 2 adult children: Josh and Carlie. I live in the Northern Suburbs of Wollongong; just south of Sydney, NSW Australia. I joined Stampin' Up! in August 2008. I'm having a great time playing with ink and paper and sharing my creations with you. Thank you for visiting me in my corner of the blogosphere. I hope I inspire you along the way. I hold regular classes and workshops in my studio in East Corrimal and offer classes and tutorials by mail. I hope I can share stamping with you and your friends soon. Take a look around. If I can help you with any of the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products please don't hesitate to ask me. Happy creating, Jenny
cards, Catalogues, Classes, Stampin' Up!

FRAMED PRETTY FLORALS CARD – SAME BUT DIFFERENT!

Jenny Hayward

I have been playing a lot with the Pretty Florals Bundle. I have shared some different ones already. These 2 cards are very similar. There are just some variations.

They have the same paper, the Florals in Bloom Paper, and I have created the black frames to really highlight the flowers. You might be able to tell the differences though.

The one with the Fresh Freesia flowers is using the larger diecut flower and the outline edge. I sponged over a little Fresh Freesia ink to add some extra definition. This one is on a Fresh Freesia Card Base. The sentiment is from the Simply Said Stamp Set and diecut with the Mixed Labels Dies. We made this one in our class last week using the Pretty Florals Bundle.

The other one is with the small pink flowers. The flowers are in Pretty In Pink and the little edges, (Not sure what you would call them) are in the Strawberry Slush. This one has a Pretty In Pink Card Base. The sentiment on this one is from the Stippled Roses Stamp Set I think.

So which one do you prefer?

This is a great bundle. I have had a lot of fun creating with it.

If you are in Australia need supplies for your crafting I would love to help you. You can stop by my store Online -> HERE or contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

cards, Classes, Stampin' Up!

SPARKLE WITH THE BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES ~

Jenny Hayward

Back to more Butterfly cards. I have used the Beautiful Butterflies a lot!

This was one of the cards we made at class last week for my Card Buffet. It’s simple but with the diecut butterfly shape cut in paper it adds an extra element. The paper is from the Mixed Media Florals Paper. Then a little sparkle in Glimmer Paper was added. Got to love a sparkly, fluttery butterfly!

The wavy Embossed background gives a look of movement for the butterfly too. The Soft Waves Embossing Folder is a great versatile Folder. You don’t have to just use it for wavy seas.

The sentiment is from the Labeled With Love Stamp Set.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you need supplies and you are in Australia I would love to help you get those crafty goodies. You can stop by my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly. I am happy to help you out.

cards, Catalogues, Personal Ramblings, Stampin' Up!

SWEET SUNDAY WITH PARTY PANDAS STAMP SET ~

Jenny Hayward

I am loving pandas at the moment. They are so cute and clumsy. I remembered the Party Pandas Stamp Set. I sold mine some time ago after it retired. I was sad about that. It is such a cute set.

BUT, I received a new set on Mother’s Day last weekend. I was excited. So I spent Mother’s Day afternoon creating with it. These are the cards I came up with.

On the Left Hand Card, I used the Soft Waves Embossing Folder. The rectangle is diecut with one of the Textured Notes Dies. The Thinking of You is from the With You In Mind Stamp Set.

On the Right Hand Card the paper is from the Mixed Media Florals Pack.

I think I will have a bit of fun creating with these Pandas.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Are you in Australia and need some crafting supplies? I would love to help you. You can head to my store -> HERE to order. OR Contact me directly.

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

2025-2027 IN COLOR COMPARISONS + FREE CHART~

Jenny Hayward

The new In Colors are out now. You might have seen them. If not Welcome to the 2025-2027 In Colors.

The In Colors are quite a mix of tones this year I will say. You have the bright Darling Duckling and Timid Tiger. Also the returning Strawberry Slush. Then the more neutral colours of Cloud Cover and Secret Sea.

What is your favourite?

I have used Secret Sea a bit already. It’s not so blue as Night of Navy and not dark and heavy as Black. It seems to work well with many colours.

Each year I like to do a Comparison with other Stampin’ Up! Colours.

They are all comparing to current colours except for including Mint Macaron.

Would you like to have a PDF version of this yourself? I am gifting you all this so you can refer back to it often.

You can head -> HERE to Download one yourself.

Cloud Cover Update –

The Cloud Cover Ink Pad has had some issues with the colour being stable. Since Stampin’ Up! pride themselves in quality this has been unacceptable despite all the workings around. As a result Stampin’ Up! have decided to remove the Cloud Cover Ink Pad. The colour will still be available in Cardstock, Markers and Ink Refill. If you wish to still have an Ink Pad perhaps get a Mini Ink Spot and use the refill to create your own. I have heard some demonstrators ink up the Secret Sea and stamp it off before stamping to create a very close match.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Are you in Australia and need supplies for your crafting? I would love to help you out. You can stop by my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly.

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

STAMPIN’ UP! PRETTY FLORALS AND FLORALS IN BLOOM ~

Jenny Hayward

Sometimes you make a card and you are really not sure. You keep looking at it and wonder. There is something not quite right. This was one of those cards. I’m just not sure.

I thought I would show you anyway. It’s the first card I made with the new Pretty Florals Bundle and working with the new 2025 In Colors. Something just wasnt working for me.

I CASED the layout of a card from a recent catalogue by Stampin’ Up! artists. That looked really nice but it just didn’t seem to work with this one. That’s ok though. It happens.

Here we have the card.

The In Colors I used on this one are Secret Sea, Cloud Cover and the Timid Tiger. I also used Peach Pie with it which works well.

I have created more with this bundle. I have shared some already but will share more soon.

This is the Pretty Florals Bundle. It’s a 2-Step Stamp Set you can layer together.

Watch out for more with these.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you are in Australia and need supplies I would love to help you. You can order through my Online Store -> HERE OR Contact me directly.

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!, Videos

CREATE A WINDOW FLAP FOLD CARD + A VIDEO!

Jenny Hayward

This week’s video is a Window Flap Fold Card. It gives a little surprise when you start opening the card.

This is the card when it is closed up.

I used the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper. It has such lovely colours and prints in the pack. The flowers are from the Pretty Florals Bundle. These are new in the 2025 Annual Catalogue just out this week.

When you open the card…

The sentiment is from the Loveliest Tree Stamp Set. For the window you can use any shape but I think circles do work best.

This is the inside.

I’m going to show you how easy it is to make one yourself. So follow along in the video.

You can follow along with the video HERE or on Youtube. I share the measurements in Metric and Imperial.

If you would like the written Tutorial I send this out in my Newsletter the following week after this is published.

Are you a newsletter Subscriber yet? You can receive a new project Tutorial each week in your email with a bonus tutorial when you first sign up to my newsletter. The link is in the Right Hand Side Bar on my blog or you can Head to this form here at http://eepurl.com/dHRjGv.

I hope you get to make a Window Fun Fold Card.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you need any Crafty supplies and you are in Australia I would love to help you. You can stop by my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly.

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

THE 2025 STAMPIN’ UP! CATALOGUE IS NOW LIVE ~

Jenny Hayward

New cool crafty products are out today. The 2025 Stampin’ Up! Catalogue is now Live and ready for you.

I have been playing a little with lots of fun new things.

This is just one of them.

These Pretty Florals Dies are – well pretty. 😀

They are part of the Pretty Florals Bundle with the Stamps and Dies. The paper is The Florals in Bloom Paper. There is gorgeous flower prints. For this card I chose the subtle pattern so as not to clash with the flowers.

And you can’t see the full shine on the side of the card but that is from the Flower Garden Foils Specialty Paper.

Here is the Florals in Bloom Paper.

This is the Pretty Florals Bundle. I particularly like the dies to layer together.

You can see the full Suite including the papers -> HERE. You can get each item individually too.

I will be back soon sharing more of the fun new products and projects soon so be sure to check back.

If you haven’t checked out the full catalogue yet you can see it online now -> HERE.

Keep in mind this is not the full range of new products available. There are lots more online in the Online Exclusives. So check on that tab too.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Do you need some of these new crafty products or want some basics like Card and Ink. I would love to serve you. Head to my Store Online -> HERE OR Contact me directly. (Australian residents only sorry).

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

2X STAMPIN’ REWARDS THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!

Jenny Hayward

Recently Stampin’ Up! changed the Rewards system for your orders. Usually you receive Stampin’ Rewards with your orders over $35.  That is 10% of the total of your order that you can redeem on later orders.  

BUT – for 2 Days only.  Friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd Receive 2X the Stampin’ Rewards. 

So that’s equal to 20% of your Total that you can redeem for later. 

How exciting is that!!!

Don’t miss out on this extra bonus. 

You can order in my store Online -> HERE OR Contact me directly. 

Happy Shopping,

Jenny

3D projects, Kits, Stamp At Home Kits, Stampin' Up!

HIDDEN GEMS – STAMPIN’ UP! PAPER BOUQUET KIT

Jenny Hayward

Have you noticed this new kit out?? It’s the Paper Bouquet Kit. It’s our Hidden Gem for this week.

No need to worry about fresh flowers dying off in no time. These will last a long time.

Isn’t it pretty with all those bright coloured flowers??

The Kit contains all you will need to create the 23 flowers and 11 leaves with stems and beads and all the pieces.

The Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Precut paper pieces
– Floral wire
– Pony beads
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

You will need a Hot Glue Gun to assemble the flowers.

If you would love to grab this for yourself and you are in Australia then Head to my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Challenges, Stampin' Up!

STAMPIN’ UP! WILDFLOWER BIRTHDAY – ME TO YOU

Jenny Hayward

In my Facebook Group this week I have set a little “Creative Spark” post to perhaps inspire the members creating.

This week it was to use 2 different pieces of patterned paper on their cards. So of course I created too. This was my card.

I used the Wildflower Birthday Specialty Paper. It has gorgeous paper prints as well as Diecut images and pieces ready to use. I love that this can make creating a lot quicker.

I used a sketch to create the card. The square Birthday Cake image was cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies to add some extra detail and layered on a Old Olive Card Mat.

The sentiment is from the Bright Borders Stamp Set and cut with one of the dies from the Mixed Labels Dies. A little flower piece was added that was in the diecut paper pack.

So why not try this yourself. Grab 2 different pieces of patterned paper and create a card. If you need to check out a Card Sketch to work with to help you put the card together.

If you haven’t seen the Wildflower Birthday Specialty Paper before this is the pack.

You can see it more Online -> HERE. You can order there or Contact me directly. I would love to help you get that pretty paper.

Happy Creating

Jenny